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What’s New

Board Report – June 2022

The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the … Read more

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Okanagan residents encouraged to be WaterWise this summer

Kelowna, B.C. – With the May long-weekend here, known as the unofficial start to summer, Okanagan mayors have been posting videos on their social media … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Make Water Work, Okanagan WaterWise

Board Report – May 2022

The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the … Read more

Categories Board Report, Featured, Recently Added, What's New Tags Board Report

Join us on May 10, 2022 for the Okanagan Water Supply Webinar

The 2022 Okanagan Water Supply Webinar provides a one-hour presentation from water experts on the annual outlook for flood and drought. Several water supply indicators … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Flood Updates, Recently Added, What's New Tags Okanagan Water Supply webinar

Weather Report – April 2022

The Mission Creek and Silver Star snow pillows appear to have recovered to normal levels for this time of year. However, Brenda Mines snow pillow … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Flood Updates, Recently Added, What's New

Okanagan to benefit from several water protection projects

Kelowna, B.C. – As the Okanagan continues to grow, and the impacts of climate change continue to challenge the availability of sufficient clean water in the region, … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Grants, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Okanagan Water Board looks to feds to stop invasive mussels’ westward advance

Kelowna, B.C. – With a new federal fisheries minister from B.C. and some recent positive steps forward in addressing zebra and quagga mussels, the Okanagan … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags federal government, Fisheries Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, mussel

Weather Report – March 2022

Friday, April 8th, the River Forecast Centre (RFC) will release its April 1st Snow & Water Supply Bulletin, considered the benchmark report for comparison between years. … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Flood Updates, Recently Added, What's New

Water Board calls for stronger mussel protection as COVID travel restrictions ease

Kelowna, B.C. – As boating season quickly approaches and COVID-19 travel restrictions ease, the Okanagan Basin Water Board is calling on the province to bolster its Invasive … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Invasive Mussel Defence Program, mussel, Okanagan WaterWise

Board Report – March 2022

The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the … Read more

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Okanagan Nation Alliance to have full voting rights on Okanagan Basin Water Board

Kelowna, B.C. – The three regional district boards of the Okanagan have voted to change the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB)’s governance structure, giving the Okanagan Nation Alliance … Read more

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Weather Report – February 2022

As you may have heard in the news, weather forecasters are now warning about the increasing possibility of drought conditions this spring, due to the … Read more

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Board Report – February 2022

The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the … Read more

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Weather Report – January 2022

We are expected to have continued La Nina conditions through the spring, transitioning to neutral conditions. This cooler and wetter trend should help our lakes … Read more

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Board Report – December 2021

The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the … Read more

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Weather Report – November 2021

We are expected to have continued La Nina conditions through the winter, bringing cooler and wetter than normal conditions, which should help our lakes “recover” … Read more

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Boost Your Soil, Save Water

Kelowna , B.C. – Here’s your chance to cut your garbage in half and save water. Do your yard a big favor this coming gardening … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags backyard composter, composter sale, composting, Okanagan WaterWise

Weather Report – Feb/March 2021

While we are still officially in La Nina conditions, we haven’t experienced the extreme precipitation that usually accompanies this trend in the Pacific Ocean. Climate … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Flood Updates, Recently Added, What's New Tags weather report

Board Report – February 2021

The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the … Read more

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Celebrating 50 years of OBWB

Today we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Okanagan Basin Water Board – a local government agency that was formed in 1970 by the regional … Read more

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Weather Report – May 2020

As of April 22, the Okanagan’s average snow pillow level was 102% of normal for the watershed. The next snow bulletin will be released on … Read more

Categories Drought Updates, Featured, Flood Updates, Recently Added, What's New Tags Drought Update, weather report

Okanagan Water Board and Aqua Forum demonstrate tech agility in face of COVID-19 – pivot event to 100% virtual

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and partner Aqua Forum are moving ahead with the BC 2020 AquaHacking Challenge Semi-Final, this Saturday, … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Aqua Forum, BC 2020 AquaHacking Challenge, COVID-19

Okanagan Water Board annual meeting puts spotlight on valley-wide water connection

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board held its Annual Meeting today at Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna, showcasing its work over … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Annual Meeting, Annual Report

AquaHacking Challenge

The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and Okanagan WaterWise are pleased to announce the launch of the B.C. AquaHacking Challenge 2020! This challenge, delivered in … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Aquahacking Challenge, Okanagan, Water Issue Leader

Aquahacking Challenge comes to Okanagan to help address water issues

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is pleased to announce that it is joining forces with Aqua Forum to bring, for the … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Aqua Forum, Aquahacking Challenge, freshwater issues
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  • Second prepayment window for West Kelowna residents on Rose Valley water - Lake Country Calendar
  • West Kelowna taking pre-payments again for Rose Valley water plant; watermain flushing moves - Castanet
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  • Water reservoir levels looking good, says Regional District of North Okanagan - Castanet
  • Water quality advisory issued by Regional District North Okanagan ahead of planned construction - Castanet
  • Okanagan Nation Alliance, water board challenge drought monitoring changes - Kelowna Capital News
  • Boil water notice issued by Regional District of North Okanagan - Castanet
  • Staff recommending Regional District North Okanagan approve $470K for water main replacement - Castanet

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  • New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!May 26, 2025
  • Okanagan Resilience Starts in Your Yard: Discover FireSmart™ and Waterwise LandscapingMay 21, 2025

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  • Drought Bulletin – September 11, 2025
    Drought Level Raised in the Okanagan The drought level has now been raised to 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑, reflecting dangerously low flows in local creeks and rivers. ... Read more
  • OBWB Annual Report Highlights Progress and Future of Okanagan Water
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) held its Annual Meeting today in Kelowna, with presentations and discussions centered around this year’s theme ... Read more
  • Board Report – September 2025
    Important updates from the September Water Board Meeting: New provincial drought ratings don’t measure up. Ground-breaking invasive mussel detection tool proposed. New invasive milfoil ID ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – September 4, 2025
    Heads up, Okanagan! The Okanagan’s drought level has been raised to 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟐 due to the hot, dry conditions. With little rain in the forecast, ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – August 21, 2025
    The Okanagan is at 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟎 as of today! This is great news, but we’re staying vigilant. Temperatures are expected to rise again, and ... Read more
  • OBWB Annual Meeting – September 5, 2025
    You’re invited to the Okanagan Basin Water Board’s (OBWB) Annual Meeting, taking place on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Mary Irwin ... Read more

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